Austrian shift – The Hindu (Dec 22, 2017)

Austrian shift – The Hindu (Dec 22, 2017)

Austria’s new coalition government of the conservative People’s Party and the extreme right Freedom Party is a sobering reminder of the persistent danger of the populist upsurge across Europe. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.

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Word List-2 (To Improve English Vocabulary)

1. far-right (noun) – extreme right wing of a political party or group.
2. rattle (verb) –  disconcert, disturb/shake, make nervous.
3. sobering (adjective) – serious, sensible, thoughtful.
4. persistent (adjective) – continuous, steady, unrelenting.
5. populist (adjective) – related to politicians who claim that they are representing the common/ordinary people.
6. upsurge (noun) – growth, sudden increase, rise.
7. eurosceptic (noun) – a person who is opposing to increase the powers of the European Union.
8. erosion (noun) – destruction, deterioration, undermining/weakening.
9. embrace (noun) – welcome, favourable reception; hold, clinch.
10. islamophobic (adjective) – a person’s point of view involving an baseless fear and dislike of Muslims.
11. shore up (phrasal verb) – support, assist, buttress/strengthen.
12. run-up to (noun) – a period/time before an important event.
13. inroad (noun) – conquer, gain, win.
14. portfolio (noun) – the position/duties of a minister/secretary of state.
15. affinity (noun) – like-mindedness; relationship, connection.
16. ostracise (verb) – exclude, reject, blacklist, shun/spurn.
17. bundestag (proper noun) – The lower house of Parliament in Germany.
18. explicit (adjective) – clear, direct, straightforward.
19. referendum (noun) – public vote; a direct vote in which people cast ballots to decide on a specific issue or policy (Courtesy: VOA Learning English).
20. overtly (adverb) – apparently, clearly, openly.
21. strike at the root of (phrase) – have an effect in an important area with possible adverse results.
22. bound to (adjective) – certain/sure, very likely, guaranteed.
23. consolidation (noun) – the process of strengthening something or the act of making something stronger.
24. impede (verb) – hinder, obstruct, delay/prevent.
25. ought to (modal verb) – must, should.
26. legitimacy (noun) – conformity to the law/rules; justification.
27. obtain (verb) – be prevalent, be effective, be established.

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